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H4N Portable Digital Recorder with Accessory Pack

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Overview

World-class recording for everyone.

Representing the next level of professional recording performance, the H4n delivers superior audio quality and dramatically improves the user experience. Zoom's most sophisticated handheld recorder to date will amaze, no matter the application.

Unique X/Y mic design captures perfect stereo images
The H4n's onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics are always equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization with no phase shifting. Frequency response remains uniform throughout your recording. The result is great stereo recording with natural depth and accurate imaging every time.

The mics also adjust for variable recording patterns at either 90 or 120. Our unique design lets you rotate each mic capsule from 90 (standard) to 120 (wide-angle) stereo for the ultimate versatility in any recording situation.

Why four channels are better than two.
Everyone knows that proper miking is essential to making a great recording. The H4n is the only handheld recorder that allows you to record on four channels simultaneously by using its onboard mics with either external mics or direct inputs. You can then use its built-in mixer to blend the channels for perfectly balanced recordings. Now your recordings can be richer than ever before.

Or, to get a great recording of a live performance, use the H4n's onboard mics to get a room mix while simultaneously recording a stereo mix from the mixing board for a live recording that is easily one of the best you've ever heard.

And for media and filmmakers, the H4n makes it easy to record "high definition" audio at 24-bit/48kHz with booms, handhelds or lavaliers while gathering atmospheric audio with the onboard mics. The H4n also supports Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) so your recorded files carry time stamp information. You can even set markers (cue points) during recording or playback.

The H4n is the epitome of sophistication made simple. For anyone who needs professional recording capability with extraordinary versatility, the H4n will give you the ability to capture everything with the clarity and resolution previously found only in the world's finest recording studios. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make world-class recordings, wherever you are in the world.

Features

  • Built-in X/Y stereo mics record at either 90 or 120
  • Four channel simultaneous recording using built-in and external mics
  • Digitally controlled, high-quality mic preamp for improved audio quality
  • Large 1.9-Inch LCD screen and improved user interface for easy operation
  • 24-bit/96kHz Linear PCM recording for pristine recording
  • MP3 recording for increased recording time
  • Built-in reference speaker to check recordings
  • Shock resistant rubberized body for improved chassis protection
  • Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compatible time stamp and track marker
  • Records on SD/SDHC media of up to 32GB for maximum recording time
  • Auto-record and pre-record feature so you never miss a moment
  • Variable speed playback capability for "phrase training"
  • Stamina mode enables 10 hours of continuous battery life
  • Onboard mid-side matrix decoder for additional miking possibilities
  • Built-in mounting joint for tripod and mic stand mounting
  • USB 2.0 port for faster file transfer
  • XLR inputs with phantom power allow recording with any mic
  • Supports plug-in power type external mics
  • Hi-Z Inputs for recording guitar and bass
  • Studio effects onboard, including guitar and bass amp modeling
  • USB audio interface capability
  • Low-cut filter to reduce noise
  • Normalizing and file splitting functions
  • Mono mix function
  • Onboard tuner and metronome
  • Optional remote control (RC4) available
  • Included Accessories
    • Includes 1 GB SD card, wind screen, mic clip adapter, AC adapter, USB cable, protective case and Cubase LE recording software

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    Specs

    H4N Portable Digital Recorder with Accessory Pack Specifications:

    Stereo Mode
    • Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2
    • Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2
    • Functions: Lo-cut Filter, Compressor/Limiter, Mono Mix, M/SStereo Decoder, Auto-Rec, Pre-Rec, Tuner, Metronome, A-B Repeat, Variable Speed Playback, File Dividing, Normalize, MP3 Post-Encode, Marker
    • Recording Format: WAV (Quantization: 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz), MP3 (Bit Rate: 48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps/VBR, Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz)
    • Playback Format: WAV(Quantization: 16/24-bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz), MP3 (Bit Rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps/VBR, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48kHz)
    4-Channel Mode
    • Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 4
    • Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 4
    • Functions: Lo-cut Filter, Compressor/Limiter, M/S Stereo Decoder, Auto-Rec, Pre-Rec, Tuner, Metronome, A-B Repeat, Normalize, Marker
    • Recording Format: WAV (Quantization: 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48kHz)
    • Playback Format: WAV (Quantization: 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48kHz)
    MTR Mode
    • Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2
    • Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 4
    • Effect: 50 types, 2 Modules, 60 patches
    • Functions: Tuner, Metronome, Punch-In/Out, Bounce
    • Recording Format: WAV (Quantization: 16-bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz)
    • Playback Format: WAV (Quantization: 16-bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz)
    Stamina Mode
    • Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2
    • Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2
    • Functions: Lo-cut Filter, Auto-Rec Recording Format: WAV (Quantization: 16-bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz)
    • Playback Format: WAV (Quantization: 16-bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz)
    Common Specs
    • A/D Conversion: 24-bit, 128 times oversampling
    • D/A Conversion: 24-bit, 128 times oversampling
    • Signal Processing: 32-bit
    • Recording Media: SD memory card (16MB-2GB), SDHC memory card (4GB-32GB) Display: 128 x 64 pixel, 1.9" backlit LCD
    • Balanced / Unbalanced Input: 2 x XLR-1/4" phone combo Jack
    • Input impedance: balanced input = 1kÎ balanced / pin 2 hot, unbalanced input = 480kÎ unbalanced
    • Input Level: balanced input = -10 to -42dBm, unbalanced input = +2 to -32dBm
    • Phantom Power Supply: 48V,24V, OFF
    • Built-in Stereo Mic: Unidirectional condenser microphone (Gain: +7 to +47dB)
    • External Mic Input: 1/8" stereo phone jack (Plug-in powered, Input impedance: 2kÎ, Input level: -7 to -47dBm)
    • Phones/Line Output: 1/8" stereo phone jack
    • Output Load Impedance: 10kÎ or more
    • Rated Output Level: -10dBm
    • Phones Output Level: 20mW + 20mW into 32Î load
    • Built-in Speaker: 400mW 8Î
    • Phantom Power: 48V, 24V, OFF
    • USB Interface: Mini-B type (USB2.0 High Speed compatible), Mass Storage Class operation / Audio Interface operation (16-bit, 44.1kHz / 48kHz)
    • Power Requirements: AA size (LR6) battery x 2, or AC adaptor (DC5V/1A/center plus)
    • Battery Life (with alkaline batteries): 6 hours (Normal mode), 11 hours (Stamina mode)
    • Dimensions (mm): 70(W) x 156.3(D) x 35(H)
    • Weight: 280g (without batteries)
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